Classic Marine Traditional Yacht Chandlers

As well as being a chandlery that supplies and makes equipment for classic yachts we are also a valuable source of information on fitting out traditional boats. We have been supplying and making equipment for traditional boat builders for more than 20 years working with suppliers such as Davey & Co, East Coast Metalworks and English Braids to bring together the very best in Classic Yacht equipment.

Cornubia Classic Regatta Levington Suffolk

Take a look at our product range

We stock a vast range of traditional fittings, fastenings, lights, rope and materials. We also stock more modern fittings from Schaefer Marine, along with the classic Davey & Co fittings.

For custom pieces our workshop can make it for you in bronze, stainless or galvanised steel.

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Whether outfitting your vessel for safe passage or restoring a classic yacht to her former glory, our hardware delivers the perfect balance of functionality and elegant craftsmanship that discerning mariners depend on.

Brands We Work With

AT CLASSIC MARINE, WE PARTNER WITH THE MOST RESPECTED NAMES IN TRADITIONAL SEAFARING EQUIPMENT

trusted by professional restorers & classic yacht owners

Guide for Gaffers by Moray Macphail.

Useful Information

A series of articles appraising traditional rigs and rigging

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    Staying put – How do masts do it?

    How to deal with masts, their stays and their fittings? I could just do a piece by piece description of...

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    Small can be beautiful

    Before starting the series of articles on traditional rigs and rigging, I’m going to start by addressing the issue of...

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    Gauges, Threads and Units

    A note on unitsLike many in their prime of life (?), I think in feet and work in metres, having...

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    Buoyancy in small boats

    Buoyancy – a little guidance to keep you afloatLet us embark on the debate between buoyancy bags and buoyancy tanks...

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    Real Boating

    Yachtsman and Author Tom Cunliffe makes the case for “real” BoatingBoating has always made great recreation because it satisfies body,...

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    Dyneema

    What could Dyneema do for you?When it comes to boats and rigging, we are surely no cleverer than our predecessors....

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    Standing Rigging

    All Standing – a quick look at standing riggingI reckon that you have by now had your fair share of...

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